11-01-2003, 11:43 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Surprise,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: 2004 Kirkham 427 Roadster. New BBM Sideoiler Block, 484 cu. in. built by Valley Head & Racing Engines, Northridge CA. installed 3/20/2016
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Some water of the new pumps with serpintine belts spin backwards from V-belt driven pumps. Find out if you have the right pump. Also race pumps usually have 6 vains instead of 8 as used on street cars to stop cavitation at high RPM, is your pump pulley the proper size? If is smaller than stock you might look into a 6 vain pump. Ford has them in the Racing and Performance Parts Cat. or call thier Tech "HOT LINE" (586) 468-1356.
Sounds like you might have stumbled on to an electrical glitch. Have you heard of TEMPLATES? The are peel and stick little deals with 4 differnt temp. sensitive dots on them. They come in variables of 20 degrees, in a variety of temperature ranges. Can put them on your block, radiator both in and out, and see whats happening. For example, lets say if the 180 degree dot has gone off, and the 200 degree dot has not, then your temp. is between 180 and 200. They are great for checking temps on your trans. and diff. or anything else for that matter.
Most Road Racing Accesories stores have them. Try PEGASUS RACING for one, or there are many adds in mags. devoted to road racing. Good Luck,
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